Vw Polo: Towing Eye In The Vehicle Tool Kit May Detach During Use
Volkswagen is recalling 220,002 Polo and Up! vehicles because the towing eye included in the vehicle tool kit may have a faulty weld that could break during use. If the weld fails, the towing eye could detach, potentially causing loss of power to the vehicle and property or personal injury. Volkswagen will replace the towing eye in the tool kit.
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW POLO, VW UP!. Units affected: 220,002
- Reason
- The welding of the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may not be to specification. As a result the weld on the eye may fail during use causing loss of propulsion and the towrope with the attached eye can potentially cause property damage and personal injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-12-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b917b33c-1460-4ad2-9098-4a3f07ebe3aa